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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,254.08, 29,330.24 and 12,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,254.08, 29,330.24 and 12,301.44 is: 16,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,254.08 : 29,330.24 = 12,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,254.08/29,330.24 = 12,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,254.08x = 29,330.24 × 12,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,254.08x = 360,804,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,804,187.55/21,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.76

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